An Indo-Persian steel alam from the 19th century, with finely pierced arabesque patterns and inscribed with the sacred names "Allah, Muhammed, and Ali." The teardrop-shaped design is framed by curved ornamental edges and a decorative finial.
With stand height 62.5 cm.
Without stand height 58.5 cm.
Width 31.5 cm.
Provenance: Private UK collection.